Beware of the BRN’s Intervention or Diversion Program

The California BRN offers the intervention or diversion program to any nurse who has recently been arrested for a DUI and to nurses who are under investigation, being disciplined for medication discrepancies, or are accused of suspicion of diversion. There is a great deal of information regarding the intervention and diversion program on our blog. …

Avoid These 5 Major Mistakes When Dealing with the BRN

A nursing career is a journey filled with dedication, compassion, and countless opportunities to make a positive impact on the lives of others. However, amidst the noble pursuit of providing exceptional care, nurses may inadvertently find themselves entangled in legal complexities that could jeopardize your hard-earned money and cherished careers. This is where RN Guardian …

Accusations from the BRN: Do I Have to Make a Mistake to Be Accused?

Accusations by the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) can have significant consequences for nurses. It’s crucial to comprehensively understand the BRN, its role in regulating nursing professionals, and how they can accuse nurses. Read on to explore the initiation of accusations and complaints, the evidence required in BRN investigations, the investigative process of the BRN, …

BEWARE: Don’t Become A Victim To A BRN Scam

It’s a scam! Here at RN Guardian, we want to ensure that you are always aware of scams and how to avoid them. We know that many nurses fall victim to these types of hoaxes every year. This is precisely why we want you to be aware of the signs so that you can protect …

Accusation Against Your RN License?

If you’ve received an Accusation against your RN license from the Board of Registered Nursing in California, Arizona, or Texas, there are a few things you must know, the most important being that you very likely won’t have your nursing license revoked or suspended, despite what it says. WHAT DOES THE ACCUSATION MEAN? An Accusation …

Petitioning for Reinstatement After Surrendering Your License

Petitioning for Reinstatement after surrendering your license is a something we get asked about all the time. Here’s an all too common scenario: A nurse has an accusation filed against their RN license by the BRN for any number of reasons: from a simple DUI to some charting errors to medication discrepancies and allegations of …

Nursing License Suspension

Because nurses are held to a higher standard than other professionals, a mistake on or off the job could put your license in jeopardy. Nursing license suspension is a severe type of discipline, leading to revocation. When an incident occurs, the BRN will initiate the investigation process. If there’s enough evidence that the nurse violated …

The Ultimate Guide for Nursing Students Facing the BRN

A DUI is not one that anyone is proud of and can get in the way of your future goals. Mistakes happen, and if they are in the past or occur during nursing school, it doesn’t mean that you’ve wasted years of schooling. It’s best to avoid a DUI. But if you have a DUI …

The Guide for Deans and Directors: Helping Nurses Survive the BRN

As a Dean and Director of a nursing school, you are the primary advocate and leader in providing educational advice, training, and helpful resources to nursing students working towards their dream careers. During their nursing program, nurses may face many challenges that could get in the way of graduating and reaching their goals, such as …

RN with a DUI? The Ultimate Guide to Surviving the BRN

Are you an RN with a DUI and not sure where to start with securing your RN license and career? At RN Guardian, we are servicing California and Arizona residents facing this challenge and providing them with a thorough action plan and access to our panel attorneys and board of registered nursing experts. This blog …